Sadie Bell Herbin's Candied Yams
- Total Time
- 1 hour
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Ingredients
- 5medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
- 1cup white sugar
- 1cup brown sugar
- ½teaspoon ginger
- ½teaspoon nutmeg
- ½teaspoon allspice
- ½teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½stick butter (optional)
- 2cups water
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
431 calories; 8 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 90 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 64 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 101 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Boil sweet potatoes until soft when pierced with a fork. Peel and slice into ½-inch slices along the length or width.
- Step 2
Mix together sugars and spices.
- Step 3
Line a quart-size casserole dish with a layer of potatoes. Evenly sprinkle some of the sugar mixture and, if desired, dot with butter, and continue to alternate layers.
- Step 4
Pour water over potatoes. Bake for 45 minutes at 300 degrees or until a syrup forms.
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Comments
I made these but did not precook the sweet potatoes. Added about 15 min more to the cooking time. I also added a squeeze of orange. Delicious!
I was trying to make my granny's candied yams and this was pretty close but too much water. I like a thicker syrup.
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